Jobs in Finance

Would you take a pay cut to move from corporate finance to something more mission-driven, like nonprofit or ESG work? I’m craving more meaning in my work, but I’m worried it’ll hurt me long-term. What… more

Are interviews still all remote or in person?

One of the companies I applied to just announced layoffs… while still actively posting jobs. Makes me question everything. Would you still take an interview with a company you know is cutting people r… more

I've been at the same firm for about 10 years. If I get a job offer from another Financial Services firm, my current firm won't let me work there for two weeks, right? Do I still give two wee… more

I have found that a lot of jobs in finance are starting to go back to the office and the pay rate is better than it was a few years ago. I am highly optimistic at the opportunities that lie ahead in t… more

Would I be blacklisted from a company if I rejected an offer after signing the offer letter and going through a part of a screening process? Think of the company being a big company like GS or MS.

I’m seriously thinking about switching to contract work. I’ve heard it can pay really well and give you way more control over your schedule, but obviously it’s less stable than a W2. Part of me is exc… more

I just had a final stage interview and it was based on where I live, background, my strengths and weaknesses. Should I be worried? I’m not sure I answered those questions well

Fully licensed Financial Planner that provides education (no sales) on a wide variety of financial planning topics including retirement, investments, budgeting, estate planning, college funding, taxes… more

I have Series 7 & Series 66. I'm looking to change to an advisor or planner role but not at my current company. Can't even get a call back when I apply or express interest in exploring the oppor… more

If your position at your current firm got eliminated due to internal restructuring but would still be technically employed until the end of severance period a few months later, would you tell the rec… more

A recruiter reached out about a finance role that looked promising. But before even scheduling a first interview, they asked me to complete a full case study, build out a spreadsheet model, and create… more

Spoke to Upper Mngmnt about an entry level mortgage position I want (took initiative making to time to do it’s training course on my own around my main responsibilities in my current role).

Zoom call went great, w… more

Just got told I was “overqualified” for a role I genuinely wanted. It wasn’t about the title or money. I liked the work itself and the team vibe. But apparently, they’re worried I’d bail as soon as so… more

I’m a recent graduate doing everything I can to find a job. I’m networking, reaching out to friends and connections, applying to over 60 positions a day, and even paying for job search platforms. Hone… more

Looking for advice/ recommendations:
I am moving to the San Antonio area in a couple months. I’ve been looking through Glassdoor and a few other apps, but I am not seeing a huge presence in Trust Comp… more

I had my interview FNZ for Corporate Actions Officer in Edinburgh 2025 in first week of May , My interview went well , and they were happy from my answers.
The recruiter promised I will heard back with in 14 days but i… more

Did anyone else at Freddie get kicked off of the sub chat/bowl and can’t confirm their email cause it’s blocked? Not showing up in spam 👀

I am currently weighing a job opportunity at Goldman for a Client Onboarding Approver for PWM at their Dallas office. It is starting off as a contract position through Insight Global but they claim that Gol… more

I’ve been with a small finance company for 5 years. I was promoted to an Underwriter within a year of being there. Now I feel it’s time to move on, because due to it being a smaller company, there’s n… more

Had a last phase interview process last week. they said they wanted to move fast. what is the expected time to wait for a response

I’ve been job hunting for a few months now, and I’m seeing more and more finance roles asking for SQL or Python. I’m solid on Excel, and I’ve always leaned more toward business strategy and financial … more

Some of these mid-senior finance job postings feel like satire: “Must have 7+ years experience, CPA, CFA, MBA preferred, expert in Excel, SQL, Python, ability to walk on water… salary $85k.” Like…what… more

I have been unemployed since September 2023. I have applied for numerous jobs and attended several interviews in the banking industry, but I have had no luck. I then shifted my focus to finding a posi… more

Personal banker.
Did not receive cost of living adjustment for 2025.
Started Q4 last year (2024)
Job is supposed to be every other weekend.
I have worked 6 Saturdays in a row.
I made it clear I need better work life balance.
Work life bal… more

I have a question for our FHFA Director, Mr Pulte and Senior Leadership at Freddie Mac. Please help us all understand the reasoning that most senior leadership (SVPs and EVPs) are still able to work r… more

Starting to think some finance jobs are just fake listings to make it look like the company’s hiring. I’ve applied to the same senior analyst role three separate times over the past four months. Got o… more

Hi,

Looking for some advise. I’ve worked in credit control for 25 years and as a credit manager for nearly 15 years of that.

What other areas are easy to transfer into with my
Skills, if I was to look to move away… more

Hi! I cleared power day at Capital One and my recruiter hasn’t responded to me since 2 weeks. Any suggestions what should I do?

Has anyone ever had any experience interviewing with Netflix?

Any idea how Barclays interview process for VP Quant position works? Had a first round with a director which went well been like 12 days haven’t heard anything back. Any idea on timelines?

Any tips on getting through for an interview at Mastercard? I can not get past selection despite having worked with Mastercard at my current job, having all the right criteria and experience. I don’t … more

Has anyone recently had a willo video interview with seccl? Interview tips will be highly appreciated.